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The weekend was so much fun! Friday night, we stopped at Fudrucker's on our way up to St. Charles, IL for the Junior High Quake retreat. After filling up on hamburgers and milk shakes, we continued on to Pheasant Run Resort. After arriving and unloading, we made it just in time to join the end of the first Celebration. Then, we finished the night with a group evening devotion.

After a good night's rest, everyone got up bright and early Saturday morning to sign up for Treks, which are spiritual growth sessions on various topics. Some of the Treks that the kids picked were Science and Religion, The Truth About Boys and Girls, and a Bible Game Show. For the lunch break, we ordered in pizza and then checked out the indoor/ outdoor swimming pool in the hotel. Then, back for more Treks. After a day of heavy faith building, the kids hit the local bowling alley for a few games in the evening. Then, after stopping for dinner, we rushed back for another Celebration and late night activities. At this time, the kids were also invited to participate in Crazy Dress Night while they had the options of attending a dance, making cards, playing games, doing more science projects, or singing in a Praise and Worship group. It was a late night by the time we had our evening group devotion. The girls headed for bed, but the boys went back for more swimming and then a late night run to White Castle.

Sunday morning, we ate breakfast and then loaded up the cars. We had the final Celebration and then made our way back to Urbana, IL. It was a great weekend full of relationship building with each other and with the Lord.

How Does Your Garden Grow?

The first week of May is Garden Week at Trinity. As a service project for our congregation, the youth will be providing babysitting Monday, May 5 from 5:30pm - 7pm to allow parents to help with the gardening. Please contact Mike or Karen if you are interested in helping!

What to Pack for Quake

Getting excited about Quake this weekend? If you are joining the Junior Youth up to Chicago, make sure you bring these things:

Bible
Comfy clothes
Swimsuit
Camera
Emergency contact form
Toiletries

We will meet at Trinity this Friday, April 25 at 3:45pm to take off.
See you then!

Pizza and God

This Sunday, April 20 after the late service (12pm) join the senior high youth will be going to Papa Del's for lunch and theological discussion. Here's your chance to ask questions about why things are the way they are and how God works in our world. We take a look at the issues facing teenagers and the rest of society today and see what God has to say about them. All high school youth are invited! Bring a friend!

Movie Reviews

Headed out to the movies this spring? Check out this site for a review before you pick: Plugged In Online

Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

Unique Creations

All this creative pottery design reminds me of God's incredible design and purpose for our lives. The Bible tells us that God created everything in the world for a purpose -- and that includes you. You're not here by accident. You're not just taking up space. God made you for a reason. You were designed by God, and it was his idea to make you. It's not a mistake. You were planned before birth. God did not simply sit down at a computer and randomly access a bunch of components and throw it all together and then wait to see what popped out. The Bible clearly teaches that you were purposefully and personally planned and designed by God. His loving hand made you exactly the way you are. You're not an accident. God had a plan in the genetic codes of your life. He didn't just throw it all together. You are you because God wanted you to be you. Your uniqueness is what God wants you to offer to the world.

God gave you unique spiritual gifts, a unique heart, unique abilities, a unique personality, and a lifetime of unique experiences so you would make your own unique difference in the world. God loves you so much that He sent His son, Jesus, to die on the cross for your sins and rise from the dead so that you can spend eternity with him in Heaven!